Special education teacher explains IEPs, 504s and more terms | Experts Answer

What do terms like IEP, 504 plan, accommodations, and FAPE actually mean — and how do they affect your child at school? Special education expert Stephanie DeLussey breaks down the most common terms, with real classroom examples. (00:00) Intro (00:23) What is an IEP? (01:03) What is a 504 plan? (01:47) What are accommodations? (02:06) What are modifications? (02:36) What’s the difference between accommodations and modifications? (03:14) What is PLOP? (03:43) What is the IDEA? (04:11) What is FAPE? (04:41) What is least restrictive environment? (05:11) What is a resource room? (05:57) What is co-teaching? (06:16) What is flexible seating? (06:41) What is assistive technology? (07:07) What does an occupational therapist do in schools? (07:44) What is a speech language pathologist and how do they support students? (08:10) What is a BIP? (08:55) What is ESY? (09:26) What are some accommodations teachers wish parents asked for? (10:14) What are some of the most helpful accommodations? For more on this topic: [2-4] Finding out if your child is eligible for special education https://www.understood.org/en/article... 8 key special education terms parents should know https://www.understood.org/en/podcast... Terms teachers use when kids struggle in school https://www.understood.org/en/article... Questions about learning and thinking differences? Get answers and expert-vetted resources by asking the AI-powered Understood Assistant: https://www.understood.org/en/assista... Understood is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at https://understood.org/give. For more resources, support, and excellent memes, subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on: Instagram:   / understoodorg   Facebook:   / understood   TikTok:   / understood.org   Pinterest:   / understoodorg   #SchoolSupports #IEP #504Plan #SpecialEducation #ExpertsAnswer

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